Quick hits from Tech's win over UMass

Louisiana Tech won its third straight game Saturday over UMass to improve to 4-3 on the year.(Photo: TOM MORRIS/LATechSportsPix.com)

Louisiana Tech secured its first road nonconference win since 2013 by knocking off UMass on Saturday.

Here are quick hits from the win.

Turning point: Carlos Henderson's 83-yard touchdown started a run that turned a one-possession game into a three-score lead. Henderson got away with a pushoff that gave him enough space to tip the ball to himself on a deep ball from Ryan Higgins and run it in for a 35-21 lead. On the next possession, UMass fumbled and linebacker Russell Farris returned it 19 yards for the score.

It was over when … Reserve running back Boston Scott burst untouched up the middle for a 71-yard score to make it 56-21.

Stat of the game: Henderson torched UMass' beat up secondary for 326 yards and five touchdowns. He mixed in deep catches, yards after catches and two short touchdowns inside the 10-yard line to show off his versatility.

Miscellaneous: Tech's defense showed up with the pressure most fans grew to love during the 2014 season. The defensive line made a living in the backfield and had seven sacks and forced two turnovers, one of which let to Farris' defensive touchdown.

Up next: Louisiana Tech is on the road again next weekend with a trip to south Florida to play Florida International.